Senate releases bipartisan draft of emergency preparedness bill - Roll Call A key Senate committee released a draft bill to reauthorize a wide-ranging emergency preparedness law that expires Sept. 30. Roll Call · Jul 3, 2023
Unafraid review: Kari Lake as election denier, birther … and Trump VP? The former TV host refuses to accept Arizona defeat, spews hate against LGBTQ+ Americans and idolizes the ex-president The Guardian - US · Jul 2, 2023
EPA announces grant competition to fund residential solar WASHINGTON -- The EPA on Wednesday said it would use a competitive grant process in order to distribute $7 billion for residential solar projects under a fund that congressional Republicans are seeking to eliminate. Tribune News Service · Jun 28, 2023
EPA announces grant competition to fund residential solar - Roll Call The EPA said it would use competitive grants to distribute $7 billion to encourage solar power in low-income residential areas. Roll Call · Jun 28, 2023
Student loan-relief backers warn Biden ‘failure isn’t an option’ WASHINGTON — Advocates of student debt relief want President Joe Biden to use a 1965 law to cancel student debt if the Supreme Court overturns his loan forgiveness program. Tribune News Service · Jun 27, 2023
‘We’re going to keep fighting’: delivery workers stand up to Amazon Unionized workers at delivery service partner in California fight company’s intent to terminate contract The Guardian - US · Jun 24, 2023
Bernie Sanders announces US Senate probe into Amazon safety practices Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders has opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices, the latest in a series of probes he’s initiated against big corporations in his role as chairman of a committee that oversees health and labor issues. France 24 · Jun 20, 2023
Bernie Sanders launches Senate probe into Amazon workplace safety Progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders launched an investigation into charges of unsafe working conditions at Amazon.com Inc. warehouses across the US, raising the possibility of high-profile hearings on complaints over the retailer’s treatment of employees. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2023
Sanders launches Senate probe into Amazon's safety practices and asks workers to share stories Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2023
Bernie Sanders launches investigation into working conditions at Amazon Senator seeks information about ‘systematically underreported’ injury rates and turnover at US’s second-largest employer The Guardian - US · Jun 20, 2023
Trump indictment coin slammed as 'poor taste' by supporters following his arraignment Louisiana Republican Senator Bill Cassidy expressed his dismay on Twitter after he commented on a video which showed the White House gift shop promoting Donald Trump's "limited edition" arraignment coin Daily Mirror · Jun 14, 2023
First Thing: Donald Trump to be arraigned over classified documents The former president, who faces 37 criminal counts related to his handling of classified documents after leaving the presidency, is to make his first court appearance in the case in Miami The Guardian - UK · Jun 13, 2023
AOC and Bernie Sanders issue stark warning on Canada wildfires 115 million Americans under air quality alerts The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2023
Cornel West announces US presidential campaign with the People’s party The 70-year-old activist, intellectual and democratic socialist said on Twitter that he will be a candidate for the 2024 contest The Guardian - US · Jun 5, 2023
The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2023 Cornel West jumps into 2024 race as third-party candidate Author and speaker supported Bernie Sanders during the latter’s two presidential runs
Salon · Jun 3, 2023 Debt ceiling "Nothing to brag about" "It was critical to reach an agreement and it's very good news for the American people," Biden said on Friday
The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023 Biden signs debt ceiling bill after months-long standoff, avoiding default Kevin McCarthy, the House speaker, secured a number of cuts on federal spending, with the borrowing limit suspended until 2025
The Guardian - US · Jun 3, 2023 Biden praises passage of debt ceiling bill in Oval Office address ahead of signing it President described how ‘no one got everything they wanted, but the American people got what they needed’ during brief speech
The Guardian - US · Jun 2, 2023 I could not, in good conscience, vote for the debt ceiling bill This bill cuts programs for the most vulnerable, and is totally unnecessary – why doesn’t Biden invoke the 14th amendment?
WEKU · Jun 1, 2023 Senate sends debt ceiling legislation to President Biden's desk with days to spare As the threat of a financial default neared, the Senate approved compromise, bipartisan legislation to lift the debt ceiling with just days to spare.
The Independent UK · Jun 1, 2023 Republican senator sparks laughter as he tells witness: ‘I don’t want reality!’ Markwayne Mullin again makes headlines for his conduct in a committee hearing
The Guardian - US · Jun 1, 2023 Republican senator says ‘I don’t want reality’ in hearing on race and education Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma says he ‘misspoke’ when questioning witness about childcare and teaching of race
The New Daily · Jun 1, 2023 US House approves debt ceiling bill to avoid default The House of Representatives has approved a bill to suspend the US government's $US31.4 trillion debt ceiling until 2025.
Salon · May 31, 2023 Dems decry GOP's reckless hostage-taking Bernie Sanders was the first senator to come out against the package negotiated by Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy
Salon · May 30, 2023 Sanders to hold $17 minimum wage rallies How likely is legislation to increase the nationwide minimum wage to reach President Joe Biden's desk?